The more the summer progresses, the more annoying the little pests become - who hasn't experienced it: as soon as you get home, your body is full of small or large mosquito bites. As temperatures rise, so do the unloved bloodsuckers. In the summer months, we often have to deal with these annoying creatures.
But there are effective, natural alternatives to the conventional chemical bombs that you can use to repel mosquitoes and treat mosquito bites - namely with the help of natural essential oils. In our last few articles, we have often mentioned that natural essential oils have a variety of positive effects and now they are also supposed to help against mosquitoes? - We also rely on nature instead of chemicals when it comes to mosquito protection !
Table of contents
1. a selection of helpful essential oils against mosquitoes & mosquito bites
- Citronella oil
- Bergamot oil
- Lemongrass oil
- Lavender oil
- Patchouli oil
- Rosemary oil
- Eucalyptus oil
- Sage oil
- Geranium oil
- Peppermint oil
Some oils help before the mosquito bite and others become a faithful companion during the healing process.
2. protection from mosquitoes
Mosquito bites are unpleasant and so it is natural to want to avoid them in the first place. Various oils can help you get rid of mosquitoes on warm summer evenings. These include: Rosemary oil, eucalyptus oil, peppermint oil, patchouli oil and cedar oil - but why? The reason is the scents of the oils, because they repel mosquitoes. Oils such as peppermint, eucalyptus and rosemary have very strong odors. Patchouli and cedar oil, on the other hand, also confuse mosquitoes with their scents.
Applying the oils is simple and quick - for example with the help of fragrance lamps and diffusers. It is important to note that just a few drops of the oils mentioned above diluted with water will help. You can also make your own DIY anti-mosquito skin cream. You only need two ingredients for this: pure natural essential oil and a base oil. The essential oils that help are listed above. Suitable base oils include olive oil, jojoba oil, almond oil and coconut oil.
- Mix 100g of base oil with just 4-8 drops of the oil of your choice
- Apply this mixture thinly to your skin - done!
3. help after a mosquito bite
If the mosquito has nevertheless caught you - here is the help for afterwards! Essential oils not only help to repel mosquitoes, some oils relieve pain and itching, promote healing and have a decongestant effect. The following oils can help:
Lavender oil relieves discomfort and promotes healing. Peppermint oil, on the other hand, is perfect for cooling the sting and soothing the annoying itching. Tea tree oil is an all-rounder among essential oils, so it also helps with mosquito bites. It soothes the pain, relieves itching, has a healing and decongestant effect. Another positive property is the scent of tea tree oil, which also repels mosquitoes.
Use on children: When applying to children, care should be taken to use gentler oils. These include lavender oil and patchouli oil, as these react gently to the skin.
Caution: When dosing, make sure that you do not act according to the motto "more helps more". Just a few drops of the all-natural oils help to repel mosquitoes and treat mosquito bites. The effectiveness of natural essential oils is limited, so repeated application is necessary to achieve the best possible effect.
Important note / disclaimer: As pharmacists, we share our pharmaceutical expertise and wealth of naturopathic experience in the Casida guide. An individual diagnosis and consultation is necessary in every case. Therefore, this offer cannot replace medical advice. It is not intended to treat, cure or prevent any disease. It is not a substitute for medication or other treatments prescribed by a doctor.
